REPORT OF INSTITUTES, 



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FRANK M. SMITH, 



STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



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FRANK JVL SMITH, 

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



1887. 



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$ Nashville, Tenn., October 20th, 1887. 

Hon. Samuel A. Green. Boston, Mass. : 

My Dear Sir — Id compliance with the duties of my office, I 
have the hoDor to submit the following report of the work of 
the State Normal Institutes held under my supervision : 

SeveuteeD Listitutes were held for the white teachers and six 
for the colored teachers, and were so distributed as to make 
them easy of access to all the teachers of the State, and were 
held at the following places, viz. : 

JohDsoD City WashiDgtoD County. 

Rogersville Hawkins County. 

Newport Cocke County. 

Smithwood Knox County. 

Riceville McMinn Couuty. 

Kockwood Roane County. 

Lafayette Macon County. 

Gainesboro Jackson County. 

Carthage Smith County. 

Cooke ville Putnam County. 

Springfield Robertson County. 

Murfreesboro Rutherford County. 

Troy Obion County. 

Heuderson Chester County. 

Como Henry County. 

Arlington Shelby County. 

Lexington Henderson County. 

Institutes for the colored teachers were held at — 

Rogersville Hawkins Comity . 

Chattanooga Hamilton County. 

Shelby ville -. Bedford County. 



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Columbia , Maury County. 

Jackson Madison County. 

Brownsville Haywood County. 

These Institutes were held for one week each, and in some 
instances were extended two and even three weeks longer. 
The attendance was very good on the part of the teachers, and 
many prominent citizens were in daily attendance. 

Circulars were issued from this office and sent to each county 
in the State, giving notice of the time and place of the Insti- 
tutes. A copy of one of these circulars is herewith submitted, 
viz. : 

STATE FORMAL INSTITUTE. 

A State Normal Institute will be held at Rockwood, Roane 
County, Tenn., beginning July 25th, and continuing one week. 

The Institute is intended specially for the counties of Rhea, 
Roane, Morgan, Scott, Fentress, and Cumberland. 

County Superintendents of said counties w T ill please see 
that the schools of their respective counties are closed during 
the Institute week, so as to give the teachers an opportunity to 
attend said Institute. 

Prof. T. C. Karns, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn., 
anclG. R. R. Stuart, Centenary College, Cleveland, Tenn., have 
been employed to represent the State. 

The evenings will be devoted to popular lectures. 

Citizens and school officers are specially invited to attend. 
Institute free to all. Frank M. Smith, 

State Supt. Public Instruction. 

I had the pleasure of attending nearly all of these Institutes 
and witnessing the work ; but to give a clearer idea of what 
was done, I herewith submit the written reports of some of those 
who did the work. 

Prof. T. P. Brennan, of this city, who was Principal of the 
Institute at Cookeville, writes thus : 

"Supt. Smith: 

"Dear Sir — A short report could not do the Cookeville In- 
stitute full justice, for it was remarkable in many respects. 



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From the fear of failure its members soon changed into the 
pride of success, and never did members achieve more growth 
in love of our grand work in so short a time before, I am quite 
certain. 

" From the very successful ' start' you and your most efficient 
co-worker, Prof. Abernathy, gave us, we mounted higher day 
by day for three weeks. The first week showed an enrollment 
of fifty teachers ; the second and third saw the number rise to 
seventy-five. The closing evening found us in a crowded hall, 
receiving every testimonial that a satisfied people could give. 

" I was alone from the time of your departure, but was so 
assisted by a band of earnest workers that my labor was a 
' summer recreation in Putnam County.' 

"We were indebted to the citizens of Cooke ville and all the 
surrounding towns and counties for a constant stream of vis- 
itors. 

" The Normal seed have been sown in Putnam County by 
you, and you can depend on its growth. 

" The organization of a County Association was effected, and 
left in good working order. Most respectfully, 

" T. P. Brennan." 

The* following written reports from Prof. T.,C. Earns, Uni- 
versity of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. ; Prof. A. P. Bourland, 
Southwestern Baptist University, Jackson, Tenn. ; Capt. W. R. 
Garrett, Montgomery Bell, Nashville, Tenn. ; Prof. Charles 
Mason, Superintendent City Schools, Jonesboro, Tenn. ; Prof. 
S. A. Mynders, Lexington, Tenn. ; and Capt. C. S. Douglass, 
Hendersonville, Tenn., are also submitted, viz. : 

REPORT OF PROF. T. C. KARNS. 

" University of Tennessee, 

" Knoxville, October 12th, 1887. 
"Hon. Frank M. Smith, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion, Nashville, Tenn. : 

" Dear Sir — With reference to the Tennessee State Normal 
Institutes which I was employed by you to conduct this year, 
I beg leave to report as follows : 



6 REPORTS OF INSTITUTES. 

" The first was held at Smithwood, Knox County, Tenn., 
beginning July 11th, 1887. Owing to ill-health, I did not arrive 
till the second day, but the Institute was conducted in the mean- 
time by County Superintendent J. W. Saylor and other assist- 
ants. I fail to have at hand the list of teachers attending this 
Institute, but I think the number reached about seventy. The 
visitors were numerous, perhaps altogether reaching about three 
hundred or four hundred. Judge H. H. Ingersoll, Col. W. A. 
Henderson, Hon. W. L. Ledgerwood, Hon. ¥m. Rule, and 
yourself delivered popular lectures. The attendance was from 
Knox and adjoining counties.. The Institute continued for five 
days, and closed with a mass-meeting on Friday. 

" On the following Monday I opened the second Institute at 
Newport, Cocke County, Tenn. This was July 18th, 1887. I 
was assisted by Profs. P. R. Driscol, K E. W. Stokely, J. H. 
Wagner, J. W. Lucas, and others. Prof. M. R. Abernathy was 
special assistant on the part of the State. Popular addresses 
were delivered by Hon. J. B. Stokely, Dr. R. C. Smith, your- 
self, and others. Fifty-four teachers were enrolled. The visit- 
ors were numerous, perhaps three hundred. This Institute also 
continued five days. 

" The next I held at Rockwood, Roane County, Tenn., be- 
ginning July 25th, 1887. In this I was assisted by Prof. M. 
R. Abernathy on the part of the State ; also by Prof. W. L. 
Morrison, County Superintendent S. W. G-age, and others. 
Popular addresses were delivered by S. C. Brown, M. R. Aber- 
nathy, W. E. Stephens, S. W. Tindell, and yourself. The num- 
ber of teachers enrolled was seventy-eight ; the number of vis- 
itors probably four hundred. The interest among both teach- 
ers and citizens was very great. 

" My report is purposely brief, and does not include a full 
account of all that was done at these Institutes. As the time 
was short, most of the work was effected through lectures. In 
some cases classes were brought forward and a practical dem- 
onstration of methods was given. My work was directed 
almost exclusively to explaining principles and practice of best 
methods of teaching, and thus to elevate the standard of edu- 
cation. The purpose was to make all instruction as natural 
and practical as possible. The teaching of the various branches 



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required by the school law was included. The organization and 
grading of district schools I explained and urged. I think I 
can safely say that good was effected — apparently much good. 

" Kespectfully submitted, 
" T. C. Karns." 

KEPORT OF PROF. A. P. BOUKLAND. 

" Southwestern Baptist University, 

"Jackson, Tenn., October 14th, 1887. 

"Hon. F. M. Smith, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Nashville, Tenn. : 

" Herewith I have the honor to submit the report of the Nor- 
mal Institutes held at Troy and Henderson, Tenn. 

" During their sessions we kept steadily in view the necessity 
of strengthening the public school system of the State in every 
possible way, and for that reason urged the grading of the 
schools and the maintenance of a perpetual Institute, with an 
annual Normal of a high grade, held by means of funds ap- 
propriated by the County Court. 

" State Normal Institute, held at Troy, Obion County, Tenn., 
June 13th to June 17th, inclusive : Number of teachers enrolled, 
46 ; number of visitors (estimated) daily, 100 ; number of pop- 
ular lectures, 3. 

" Outline of the course of work : History, J. B. Cummings ; 
School Management, 0. S. Enfield ; Arithmetic, J. H. Jackson 
and J. P. Strong; Geography, J. L. Lampson ; English, A. P. 
Bourland. 

" The teachers and citizens in attendance engaged very earn- 
estly in the discussion of these subjects, so that a constantly 
growing interest was maintained. 

" State Normal Institute, held at Henderson, Chester County, 
Tenn., June 20th to June 24th, inclusive : Number of teachers 
enrolled, 72 ; number of visitors (estimated) daily, 150 ; number 
of popular lectures, 3. 

" Outline of the course of work : History and Geography, J. 
H. Hieremon ; Mathematics, J. B. Inman ; Primary Methods, 
M. S. Abernathy ; Drawing, Miss Sue Inman ; Grading, F. M. 
Smith ; English, A. P. Bourland. 



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" This Institute was of exceedingly great interest and of ben- 
eficial results. 

" County Superintendent Stovall, of Obion, and County Super- 
intendent White, of Chester, made most earnest efforts to se- 
cure the highest success of both meetings, and their labors met 
fitting rewards. More interest in the great subject of educa- 
tion was aroused at both places, much of which was due to the 
earnest, powerful addresses of the State Superintendent. All 
of the workers were thoroughly imbued with the importance 
of their subjects, and, being teachers of experience, put great 
power into all that was done. Invariably our audiences grew 
from day to day, testifying of the outreachings of the work. 
At each place it was the policy to train Institute workers to 
keep alive the county organization which was made in both 
counties. 

"At Troy active steps were taken to raise a sum to aid in de- 
fraying the traveling expenses of the State Superintendent. It 
was unanimously decided that to do this was nothing but a 
necessary act of justice. The matter was left in the hands of 
the following committee : C. S. Enfield, W. B. Stovall, J. H. 
Brice, and Misses Moore and Marshall. 

" Respectfully, 

"A. H. Bourland, Principal." 

REPORT OF CAPT. W. R, GARRETT. 

" Nashville, Tbnn., October 20th, 1887. 
"Hon. Frank M. Smith, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion, Nashville, Tenn. : 

" Dear Sir — In accordance with your request, I submit the 
following report of the Institutes conducted by me during the 
summer of 1887 : 

" During the two weeks including the last week of June and 
the first week of July I conducted a County Institute at Mum 
ford, in Tipton County. This Institute was maintained by an 
appropriation of the County Court, and was held under the 
supervision of Prof. George D. Holmes, of Covington. The 
regular instructors were : Prof. James I. Hall in the depart- 
ments of Geography and Geology, Prof. W. R. Sims in the 



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department of English, and myself in the departments of His- 
tory and Arithmetic. In addition to the regular instructors, 
several of the resident teachers gave valuable instruction in 
other branches. At the close of the Institute the County Su- 
perintendent, Prof. Montgomery, held an examination. About 
125 teachers were enrolled, and many of the citizens attended. 
Abut 300 persons were present during the sessions. This action 
of the County Court of Tipton deserves cordial approval. The 
results were seen in the improved grades of the teachers, as 
shown in the examination which followed, and in the increased 
interest of the teachers and people in the work of education. 
I hope that the example of Tipton County will be followed by 
every county in the State. 

" During the month of August I held two State Institutes un- 
der your general supervision, beginning respectively at Spring- 
field, in Robertson County, on August 1st, and at Murfrees- 
boro, in Rutherford County, on August 8th. At both these 
Institutes my associate, Prof. M. R. Abernathy, gave instruc- 
tion in the department of Primary Work, and also delivered 
popular addresses at night. I took the departments of Geog- 
raphy and History, and lectured at night on other educational 
topics. 

"At Springfield the Institute was held under the special super- 
vision of County Superintendent J. E. Ruffin, who acted as 
President. Miss Callie Johnson was appointed Secretary. We 
were indebted to the following teachers for efficient professional 
work : Prof. D. B. Bosthick on Arithmetic, Rev. R. W. Hooker 
on School Management, Prof. S. M. Griffin on Arithmetic. 
Other teachers gave interesting exercises on miscellaneous sub- 
jects. I herewith file the report of Superintendent Ruffin as a 
part of this report : 

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT J. E. RUFFIN. 

" Cedar Hill, Tenn., August 6th. 
"Hon. Frank M. Sinith, State Superintendent : 

" Dear Sir — The following is a brief synopsis of our State 
Teachers' Institute : 

u The State Teachers' Institute met in Bell Academy, Spring- 
field, Tenn., Monday, August 4th, and was called to order at 



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10 a. m. by County Superintendent J. E. Ruffin. Prayer by 
Rev. S. M. Griffin, of Stewart County. 

" The State was represented by Capt. W. R. Garrett, of Nash- 
ville. Capt. Garrett addressed the Institute upon the import- 
ance and objects of Teachers' Institutes; after which the Insti- 
tute adjourned to meet at 2 : 30 o'clock p. m. in the Circuit Court 
room. 

" During the afternoon session a sand map of Tennessee was 
constructed by a committee of young teachers under the super- 
vision of Capt. Garrett. 

" Tuesday, August 2d — The Institute was called to order at 9 
a. m. by Superintendent Ruffin. Prayer by Rev. R. G. Craig r 
of Springfield. 

" Capt. Garrett delivered an interesting and instructive lect- 
ure upon the subject of Geography, explaining and illustrating 
the use and power of object lessons. A full description of rail- 
roads, rivers, mountains, productions, and minerals of Tennes- 
see was given by the teachers who had constructed the map. 

" In the afternoon Prof. M. R. Abernathy, of Purdy, a rep- 
resentative of the State, having arrived in the morning, lectured 
upon ' Methods in Primary Work.' 

"The night session was held at the Baptist Church. Prayer 
by Rev. R. G. Craig. 

" Capt. Garrett lectured upon ' Common Sense in Education.' 

" Wednesday, August 3d — The Institute was called to order 
at 9 a. m. by Superintendent Ruffin. Lecture by Capt. Garrett : 
subject, U. S. History. 

"Afternoon Session — Primary Teaching of Thirty Years Ago, 
by Prof. Abernathy ; Standard Time, by Capt. Garrett ; Great- 
est Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple, by Prof. D. 
B. Bosthick, of Orlincla. 

" Mght Session — Responsibilities and Qualifications of Teach- 
ers, by Rev. R. W. Hooker, of Adams' Station ; Rhetorical 
Readings, by Prof. Abernathy. 

" Thursday, August 4th — The Institute was called to order 
at 9 A. m. by Superintendent Ruffin. Prayer by Rev. S. M. 
Griffin. 

" Indian History of the United States, by Capt. Garrett ; Dis- 
cussion of Methods in Primary Arithmetic, by Profs. Griffin, 



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Bosthick, and Abernathy; address upon Teaching Advanced 
Classes in Reading, by Prof. Abernathy. 

"Afternoon Session — Illustration of Square and Cube Root, 
by Prof. Bosthick ; Thomas Jefferson on National Aid to Edu- 
cation, by Capt. Garrett. 

"Friday, August 5th — Object Method in Mathematics and De- 
ductive and Inductive Methods Compared, by Capt. Garrett ; 
General Remarks, by Prof. Griffin ; Importance and Method of 
Teaching Language Lessons to Children, by Prof. Abernathy ; 
Catechetical, Socratic, and Topical Methods of Conducting Rec- 
itations Compared, and Reviews and Examinations Discussed, 
by Capt. Garrett ; a short talk by the County Superintendent, 
reviewing the work of the week, etc. 

" Closing. 

" Teachers Present— W. R. Garrett, M. R. Abernathy, R. W. 
Hooker, W. H. Willett, S. M. Griffin, J. T. White, C. P. Ker- 
nan, T. M. Bell, J. H. Clinard, R. K. Hicks, M. D. Braketield, 
Mrs. C. Benton, Miss Callie Johnson, Miss Jessie Ruffin, Miss 
Nora Richards, Miss Sudie Chambers, Miss Mattie Chambers, 
Miss Virginia Cobb, Miss Nannie Atkins, Miss Maggie Rudolph, 
Miss Laura Benton, W. J. Harper, J. "W. Bradley, L. P. Pear- 
son, Miss Susan Payne, Miss Elizabeth Howard, W. C. Empson, 
D. B. Bosthick, Miss Gussie Owen, C. B. Payne, J. C. Empson, 
Miss Minnie Henry. 

" I am sorry to have to report that very few citizens mani- 
fested any interest in the work of the Institute. The teachers, 
however, were constant and patient in attendance and work. 

" Respectfully submitted, 

"J. E. Ruffin, President. 

" M. Callie Johnson, Secretary. 



" Thirty -two teachers were enrolled. About one hundred 
persons came in contact with the Institute during its progress. 

" County Superintendent Ruffin deserves our thanks for his 
zealous and active efforts to promote the success of the work. 
The schools of the county were in session at the time, and 
many of the teachers were prevented from attending. Those 
in attendance, however, manifested a laudable interest. In view 
of the fact that many of the county schools begin about the 



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first of August, I recommend that the summer Institutes should 
hereafter be held in June and July. 

"At Murfreesboro we received a cordial welcome from the 
citizens. At the opening meeting, at which many of the lead- 
ing citizens were present, Hon. James D. Eichardson delivered 
an address of welcome. I regret, however, to report that the 
attendance of teachers was very small. No report or list of 
enrollment having been furnished me by County Superintend- 
ent Nelson, under whose special supervision the Institute was 
held, I am unable to give the number of teachers enrolled. 
About one hundred and fifty of the citizens were present, and 
manifested an interest in our proceedings. 

" I cannot close this report without testifying to the valuable 
services of my associate, Prof. M. R. Abernathy. His work 
was sound, instructive, and interesting, and made a strong im- 
pression on those who heard him. I also return my thanks to 
yourself for the facilities and courtesies extended to me and to 
my associates in the discharge of our duties. As far as I can 
judge of the public sentiment, the people are warmly in favor 
of Institutes, and desire to see them placed on a permanent and 
systematic footing. I think you will be fully sustained by pop- 
ular sentiment in urging upon the Legislature and the County 
Courts to make provision for the permanent establishment of a 
system of State and County Institutes. 

" Respectfully submitted, 

" W. R. Garrett." 

REPORT OF PROF. CHARLES MASON. 

" Jonesboro, Tenn., October 15th, 1887. 
"Hon. Frank 31. Smith, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State 

of Tennessee: 

" Sir — Permit me to offer the following as a synopsis of In- 
stitutes held during July, 1887 : 

"Institute held at Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn., 
under the supervision of Superintendent M. Nead, July 11th to 
15th, 1887: Number of teachers enrolled, 84; visitors, about 
150. 

"At a night session of the Institute a lecture was delivered by 



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the State Superintendent on the Distribution of Taxes for Edu- 
cational Purposes vs. Distribution for Criminal Prosecutions. 
The origin of the Blair Educational Bill was fully explained at 
the same time. 

"A ludicrous, yet lamentably true, description of a county 
school-house was given, and the address closed with a vigorous 
appeal for a better order of things. 

" Mr. Abernathy, of Purely, Tenn., gave a highly enjoyable 
rendition. 

" The Institute was organized Monday, July 11th, and con- 
tinued one week — Mr. D. L. Earnest, Secretary. 

" Much valuable instruction in the work was given by my as- 
sistants, Messrs. E. W. Doran and D. L. Earnest. Mr. Doran 
presented the subjects of Arithmetic and Geography in an en- 
tertaining and instructive manner, giving to the teachers the 
very best modern educational methods on these subjects. Such 
instruction was given that the teachers could make practical 
application. 

" We are indebted to Mr. Abernathy for an interesting talk 
on The Mother as a Natural Teacher in Reading. On the same 
subject — How to Get the Thoughts from the Printed Page ; The 
Value of Poetry to a People. 

"A Graded Course of Study for County Schools was presented 
by State Superintendent Smith. 

"As a guide to the teachers, Long's Language Exercises 
(Teacher's Edition), and White's Industrial Drawing (Teacher's 
Edition), were recommended. 

"On Geography, Mr. Doran impressed the necessity of be- 
ginning with the surroundings of the pupils, extending the 
teaching to distant countries — 'from the known to the un- 
known.' By means of dissected maps was presented a method 
of awakening an interest among the pupils. 

" Primary Arithmetic, according to the Grude Method, was 
clearly explained by Mr. Doran. 

" The following Outline for the County Organization of Teach- 
ers was placed on the board by D. L. Earnest : 1. Benefits of 
Unity; 2. Acquaintance with Subjects Taught — Text Lessons; 
3. Educational Literature, Science, and Art of Teaching — Best 
Methods ; 4. Comparison of Personal Experience — On Trouble. 



14 REPORTS OF INSTITUTES. 

" Mr. Earnest ably discussed Orthography, Advantages of 
Written over Oral Spelling, and Mispronounced Words. 

" History and School Government, by Charles Mason. 

" Our thanks are due Miss Ilia Boynton, Knoxville, Tenn., 
for entertaining instruction in Primary Reading ; to Miss Raine, 
of Memphis, for Music ; to the following teachers for valuable 
aid during the sessions of the Institute : Messrs. King and Harr, 
of Sullivan County ; Superintendent Cox, of Hamblen ; J. A. 
Watson, of Washington College ; J. S. Wilson, of Johnson 
City ; J. Hopwood, of Milligan College ; D. A. Bolton, of 
Athens ; S. G. Cartwright, of Bristol ; Superintendents Wills, 
of Johnson County, and G. E. Swadley, of Unicoi County ; 
and Mrs. Roxie Grisham, of Jonesboro, Tenn. 

" Through the influence of Hon. W. P. Brownlow the teach- 
ers of the Institute enjoyed a free excursion to Cranberry, N. C. 

" The following resolutions were adopted : 

" Whereas, We, a body of teachers, assembled from the vari- 
ous counties of East Tennessee in a State Normal at Johnson 
City for the past week, have been greatly benefited ; therefore, 

"Resolved, That we, as officers and teachers, will endeavor in 
the future to attend all Normals and Institutes held within our 
reach, and also endeavor to induce others to attend. 

"Resolved, That the act of the late Legislature of the State 
refusing to allow the State Superintendent his traveling ex- 
penses deserves to be condemned in unmeasured terms, and we 
regard such act as unwise and utterly unworthy an intelligent 
legislative body. 

"Resolved, That we express our grateful appreciation of the 
generous hospitality and kindness of the citizens of Johnson 
City extended to us during the session of the Institute, and we 
tender them our sincere thanks for the same. Also, our thanks 
are due Mrs. I. T. Jobe for granting us the use of her organ, 
and to Miss Raine, of Memphis, and to Mrs. Hunter, of John- 
son City, for the excellent music they rendered from time to 
time for the benefit of the Institute. 

"Resolved* That our grateful thanks are due Hon. W. P. 
Brownlow for his efforts and influence in securing, and to the 
superintendent of the road, Nimson, for granting, the privilege 
of a free excursion to Cranbeny. 



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"Resolved, That we extend to Profs. Mason and Doran our 
thanks for the able manner in which they conducted said Insti- 
tute. 

"Resolved, That each County Superintendent of the Institute 
furnish the papers of his county with a copy of these resolu- 
tions, with a request that they be published. 

" T. A. Wills, 
" G-. E. Swadley, 
" M. Nead, 
" C. B. Cook. 

"July 19th, 1887— Institute met in the Rogersville Female 
Seminary, at Rogers ville. 

" Explanation of the work given by Mr. Mason ; after which 
State Superintendent Frank M. Smith, being introduced, gave 
a talk on the necessity of Normal Schools, because of the infe- 
riority of the country schools. 

" Mr. Abernathy discussed Primary Reading. 

" Through the kindness of Mrs. F. A. Ross the privilege was 
given of holding the sessions of the Institute in the school- 
room of the Seminary. 

' Our success, judging from the interest manifested, was due 
to the untiring zeal and energy of Superintendent P. L. Cobb, 
of Hawkins County. He did everything that could be done to 
render the sessions pleasant and interesting to teachers and vis- 
itors. 

u This Institute, being more local in its character than the 
one at Johnson City, enabled us to better systematize our work. 

" Mr. E. W. Doran presented the subjects of Arithmetic and 
Geography; Mr. D. L. Earnest, Language and Orthography; 
History and School Government, by Chas. Mason. 

u The instructors made a specialty of the objective point in 
teaching any branch of study, and then presented methods. 

" The attendance was excellent, and an unusual interest taken 
by the teachers in every topic discussed. 

" State Superintendent Frank M. Smith addressed the citi- 
zens of Rogersville on Educational Taxation, followed by enter- 
taining recitations from Mr. Abernathy, of Purdy, Tenn. 

" Miss Ilia Boynton, of Knoxville, Tenn., presented the Word 



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Method for Beginners in such a way as to convince every one 
of its superiority over any other. 

" We especially thank Mrs. F. A. Ross for courtesies extended ; 
Miss Agnes Smith for the entertaining recitations rendered ; 
the Secretary, Mr. Sheffey, for his accurate report of the topics 
considered ; Rev. J. D. Robinson for efficient co-operation dur- 
ing the entire week. 

" Number of teachers enrolled, 68. Unusual attention given 
by visitors. 

"At the close of the session the teachers voted unanimously 
to use their best efforts in elevating the standard of education 
in their schools. 

"Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Doran, Earnest, and 
Mason to the Colored Normal held by W. H. Franklin. 
" Respectfully submitted, 

" Chas. Mason, Principal of Institutes." 

REPORT OF PROF. S. A. MYNDERS. 

"Lexington Academy, 
"Lexington, Tenn., October 18th, 1887. 
" Hon. Frank M. Smith, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion : 

"Acting under your instructions, I conducted two Normal 
Institutes during the summer of 1887. Each Institute con- 
tinued in session one week. 

"At Lexington, June 27th, we enrolled one hundred and live 
teachers, eighteen directors, and had a large attendance of citi- 
zens at each session. 

"At Como, Henry County, August 8th, we enrolled thirty- 
three teachers and five directors, and had a good attendance of 
teachers at the day sessions and a crowded house at the evening 
sessions. 

"At Lexington I was associated with Prof. M. R. Abernathy, 
of Purdy. 

"At Como, Prof. Mitchell, of Cottage Grove, rendered valu- 
able assistance. 

" In all my lectures and talks, I endeavored to present the 
work of the public school teacher in a practical manner. I 



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gave special attention to the subject of systematizing and grad- 
ing the public schools, and suggested plans for the same. 

"I lectured. daily on 'School Management/ presenting plans 
for organization, classification, signals, etc., and for dealing 
with the many difficulties with which the district teacher has to 
contend. I emphasized the importance of the teacher himself 
being an example of order and system, and of removing all 
causes of disorder. The government of the school should be 
based on sound, moral principles, as well as the instruction. 

"I lectured daily on the Public School Branches of Study, 
giving very near the same methods as presented at our other 
State Institutes. Attention was given to the teaching by means 
of objects, sand-boards, nature, map-drawing, pictures, repro- 
duction of stories, etc. 

"At each of these Institutes resolutions were adopted urging 
an appropriation, by the State Legislature, for carrying on In- 
stitute work in the State. I inclose a copy of the resolutions 
adopted at Lexington, which are as follows : 

"Whereas, Capt. F. M. Smith, State Superintendent of Pub- 
lic Instruction of Tennessee, has honored Henderson County 
with one of the State Normal Institutes usually held in the 
State at this period; and in view of the self-sacrificing labors 
of Profs. M. R. Abernathy and S. A. Mynders for higher and 
more advanced methods of presenting the subjects of elemen- 
tary education in oar public schools, and the very great interest 
manifested by these eminent educators in this Institute, now 
coming to a close, therefore be it 

"Resolved, That we, the teachers and friends of education, de- 
siring to establish a permanent system of free public schools, 
adopting as nearly as possible the theories and methods advo- 
cated by these men, do hereby express, in these resolutions, the 
heartfelt thanks for their labors and unbounded confidence in 
the solution of the mode of conducting and instructing the 
branches taught in them. 

'[Be it further resolved, That, inasmuch as we feel unable to de- 
velop and put into practice fully these principles, we, the teach- 
ers and people of Henderson County, do recommend that our 
Representatives, both State and National, use their influence to 
procure the necessary aid to develop the theories and methods 
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advocated by the State Superintendent and his employes in the 
educational interests of the State; and, 

"Beit further resolved, That we feel a deep sense of gratitude 
to Capt. F. M. Smith, State Superintendent, who, without the 
aid of the State funds, has blessed Henderson County with his 
wide-souled love of education by giving the county a State 
Normal and attending the same in person. 

"W. T. Skipper, President, 

" J. M. Arnold, 

"A. F. Austin, 

"Asa Davis, 

" Miss Molly Fuller, 

" Miss Nannie Boswell, 

"Committee. 
" Very respectfully submitted, 

" S. A. Mynders." 



REPORT OF CAPT. C. S. DOUGLASS. 

" Prof. Frank M. Smith, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion^ 

" Dear Sir — In accordance with your instructions, and under 
your general supervision, I conducted two Normal Institutes 
during the month of July, 1887 — one at Lafayette, Macon 
County, beginning July 11th, continuing three days, Superin- 
tendent Houser, President ; the other at Carthage, Smith County, 
July 27th, lasting also three days, Dr. Orutchfield, Chairman. 

" The total attendance of teachers was about thirty, and most 
of the time a fine audience from the towns and vicinity. 

" Of course we had many difficulties to contend with, as this 
plan of operation was comparatively new, and many of the 
teachers hesitated at first to assist or even take part ; however, 
when they saw and appreciated the fact that we were there to 
aid and assist them, and that our aims and purposes were 
simply the building up of the educational system, they soon.put 
their shoulders like men to the work. 

" In accordance with your good advice, I did everything in 
my power to make the work practical, plain, and to the point. 
A programme for each day was arranged, consisting of routine 



REPORTS OF INSTITUTES. 19 

school work, which was not only thoroughly discussed, but, 
when necessary, carefully demonstrated upon a board. 

" Especial care was given at both places to the important sub- 
jects of organization and classification, together with that of 
school management in full, at least once a day, and frequently 
twice. I delivered a lecture on Pedagogics, in which there was 
a deep interest manifested. At the Lafayette Institute exer- 
cises were conducted at night, and witnessed by large audiences. 

"Your good judgment in addressing the work to the people, 
as well as to the teachers, was thoroughly vindicated by the in- 
terest manifested on every hand, and a disposition to encourage 
our work, and, when necessary, to co-operate heartily with us. 

"Among the many obstacles that seriously impede educational 
progress in the localities that I visited, I found none more 
hurtful than the want of a uniform system of Text-books. 
They were using every variety, and nearly every teacher had 
his hobby. However, we succeeded in adopting unanimously in 
both counties resolutions looking toward uniformity, and 
naming the day upon which the people should take action in 
the matter. They became thoroughly aroused to the impor- 
tance of the matter, and seemed determined to prosecute it to 
a grand success. 

"Again, good houses and school furniture were made an es- 
pecial theme on our part, as I learned that in these essentials, 
generally, that they were sadly deficient. This part of my 
work I addressed altogether to the citizens. 

"I cannot speak too highly of Superintendents Howser and 
Crutchfield, both energetic, live men, and disposed by energy 
and application to place their counties abreast with the educa- 
tional column. 

" The teachers were anxious to learn every new method, 
seemed devoted to their work, and expressed much gratitude 
that the State Superintendent was exerting an especial interest 
in their behalf. 

"At both places, as your representative, I was the recipient 
of every courtesy and attention, and feel truly grateful for 
many kindnesses extended. 

"As to the other two counties, Clay and Jackson, to which I 
was instructed to go, I will simply say that I did everything 



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possible to induce their Superintendents to name the day and 
call their teachers together, but to no purpose. 

"I attribute this lethargy principally to the mere nominal 
salary that is generally paid Superintendents in these counties, 
not enough to encourage them to take an interest in the matter ; 
and, again, the tax is not sufficient to run their schools but a 
few months in the year. 

" Could our energetic State Superintendent pay those upper 
counties a short business trip in the spring, and give them the 
advantage of his vim and good judgment, I am satisfied that 
much good might be accomplished and a general improvement 
felt all along the line. 

" In closing this short report I would state that I am satisfied 
that the Institute did much good, and that it will only be nec- 
essary to follow them up next summer with live and active 
workers, continuing at least a week at each place, developing 
fully the normal methods, and demonstrating the modern sys- 
tem of the day, a rich harvest will be the result. 

" The public school system never had a deeper hold upon the 
hearts of our people than at present, and our outlook is grow- 
ing more brilliant every year. To your care is committed its 
progress and maintenance, and I feel assured that with a con- 
tinuance of that zeal and energy already displayed in your ar- 
duous work, that a near future will record a grand and glorious 
success. Respectfully submitted, 

"C. S. Douglass." 



PEABODY SCHOLARSHIPS. 

The scholarships to the State Normal College have been much 
sought after this year. I adopted the plan of holding an exam- 
ination in each county in the State, having in view a twofold 
object — first, to get the very best material for the College pos- 
sible ; second, to advertise the school, and thus have the people 
to inquire into the merits of the institution. I was successful 
on both counts. More than 300 applicants attended the exami- 
nations, and twice as many letters were received at this office 
urging the claims of the different applicants. Circulars were 
sent to newspapers, with request to publish, giving notice of 



REPORTS OF INSTITUTES. 21 

the examination, a copy of which is herewith submitted, and 
marked No. 1. 

Then another circular was sent to each County Superintend- 
ent in the State, which is also submitted, and marked No. 2. 

A third circular was also prepared and sent to each county 
for general distribution to young men and young women who 
were desirous of becoming teachers. A copy of this circular 
is also submitted, and marked No. 3. 

No. 1. 

State of Tennessee, 
Department of Public Instruction. 

peabody scholarships. 

An examination for Peabody Scholarships in the State Nor- 
mal College, Nashville, Tenn., will be held at the county seat of 
each county in which there is an applicant, on Thursday, Au- 
gust 4th, 1887. The County Superintendents of each county 
will be Chairman of the Examining Committee, with power to 
appoint two assistants. Examination questions will be sent 
from this office, with specific instructions for conducting the 
examination. 

Frank M. Smith, 
State Swpt. Public Instruction. 

No. 2. 

State of Tennessee, 
Department of Public Instruction. 

To the County Superintendent Public Instruction : 

You are hereby requested to hold an examination of appli- 
cants for Peabody Scholarships in the State Normal College, 
Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, August 4th, 1887. You will be 
Chairman of the Board, and appoint two assistants. Give due 
notice to all applicants in your county. Examination questions 
will be sent from this office, and the examination will be con- 
ducted as per instructions accompanying them. 

Frank M. Smith, 
State Supt. Public Instruction. 



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Ko. 3. 

GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, 
NASHVILLE, TENN. 

The State Normal College was opened with appropriate cere- 
monies at the Capitol, in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, 
the 1st day of December, 1875, and is designed for the profes- 
sional education and training of teachers, and " practice in all 
grades of instruction." 

Admission. — Persons applying for admission (except those de- 
siring to obtain scholarships), must not be under " sixteen years 
of age, nor over thirty." Candidates must present a certificate 
of good moral character and presumed good health; must declare 
their intention to become teachers, and their willingness to ob- 
serve faithfully the regulations and perform the duties required, 
while members of the Institution ; and pass a satisfactory ex- 
amination in the ordinary grammar-school studies, viz. : Read- 
ing, Spelling, Writing, Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Ele- 
mentary Geology, and History of the United States. 

The diploma of the College is given to those only who have 
completed the entire course satisfactorily, and on all such the 
degree of "Licentiate of Instruction" is formally conferred. 
A law of the State of Tennessee directs that "the possession of 
such diploma shall exempt the holder thereof from the exami- 
nation prescribed as a condition precedent to employment in 
the public schools of that State; any such graduate being eligi- 
ble as a teacher in any county of the State." 

Tuition s, at present, free, as no persons are admitted to the 
privileges of the College except those who wish to prepare 
themselves for the teacher's profession. 

Expenses. — Gentlemen usually pay from $15 to $18 a month 
for board in approved boarding-houses or private families. 
Ladies pay, in best private families, $18 to $20 a month ; $6 a 
year is paid for the use of such books, etc., as are furnished by 
the College, and for a portion of the incidental expenses. On 
commencing work in the Chemical Laboratory, each student 
deposits with the professor $5, to cover in part, or entirely, ex- 
pense of "breakage;" the balance will be returned at the close 
of the year. 



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The annual session opens on the first Wednesday in October, 
and closes with the annual commencement on the last Wednes- 
day in May. There is no vacation during the session, except 
the Christmas holidays. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING AND HOLDING PEAB0DY SCHOLARSHIPS 
AT THE STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, NASHVILLE, TENN. 

The following requirements are taken from the Catalogue of 
the College : 

1. The applicant for a scholarship must be at least 17 years 
of age, present to the President of the College a certificate of 
irreproachable moral character, gentlemanly or ladylike habits, 
'presumed good health, declare his intention to make teaching a 
profession, must give a pledge to remain at the College two 
years, if the scholarship is continued so long, promise to sub- 
mit cheerfully to all its requirements, in study, discipline, etc., 
and to teach in the public schools of his or her own State at 
least four years, unless formally excused by the Superintendent 
of his State, for reasons deemed by him sufficient. This decla- 
ration must be made and signed in good faith in duplicate — one 
to be placed on file in the State Superintendent's office, and the 
other transmitted by him to the President of the College. It 
is hoped and expected that those who enjoy the benefit of these 
scholarships will make teaching their profession. 

2. The applicant must obtain from the State Superintendent 
of Public Instruction for his State a certificate that he has 
passed a satisfactory examination before said Superintendent, or 
other competent person duly authorized, in the studies required 
for admission to the second or "middle class" at the College, 
viz. : In Spelling, Reading, Penmanship, Grammar and An- 
alysis, Rhetoric, Geography, Civil and Physical Arithmetic, 
Algebra, Book-keeping, Physiology, United States History, 
Elements of Geology. No particular text-books are prescribed 
for this examination. The candidate should give evidence of 
such knowledge of the above branches as would justify omitting 
their further study. Students will also be examined at the Col- 
lege with reference to their classification, etc. 

3. Gentlemen or ladies thus omitted, who complete the pre- 
scribed course of study and training satisfactorily and graduate 



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regularly, receive from the proper authorities a diploma, ad- 
mitting them to the degree of " Licentiate of Instruction" 
(L. I.). 

4. Persons desiring to enter the Senior Class will be examined 
at the College upon the studies of the middle class in addition 
to those prescribed above. Such students will not graduate 
with the Senior Class, but will pursue still more advanced studies 
another year; and if character, attainments, etc., justify, will 
be admitted at the close of their course to the usual College or 
University degree of "Bachelor of Arts" (B. A.). None, how- 
ever, except regular graduates will be admitted to this class. 

5. Students reporting at the College for examination after 
the 14th of October, will not be entitled to a scholarship pay- 
ment for that month, nor for any succeeding month, unless con- 
nected with the College during the whole of it. Students thus 
connected, and in good standing, will receive $25 at the close of 
each month, during the session. The amount will, in no case, 
exceed $200 per annum for two years. It is expected that this 
money will be appropriated by the student to the payment of 
board and other College expenses first of all; and no certificate 
or diploma will be granted to any student known to be in 
arrears in these respects. 

6. These scholarships will, in no case, be continued to stu- 
dents whose rank or standing is low, whose general demeanor 
is objectionable, who do not give promise of usefulness as teach- 
ers, or whose health or other circumstances prevent constant 
attendance on or performance of College duties. 

7. A full report of each student's class standing, deportment, 
presumed ability to teach, etc., is sent every term to the State 
Superintendent to be filed in his office for future reference. 

8. Students failing to complete their course of study accord- 
ing to the conditions prescribed, or to teach after graduating, 
&re required to refund the amount of money they have received 
from the " Peabody Education Fund" to the President of the 
College. 

For Catalogue, address the President of the State Normal 
College at Nashville. 

Frank M. Smith, 
State Supt. Public Instruction. 



REPORTS OF INSTITUTES. 25 

EXAMINATIONS. 

The questions for examination were also prepared in this 
office, together with instructions for conducting the examina- 
tion, and sent in sealed envelopes, with instructions not to be 
opened until the day the examination was to be held, and 
then in the presence of the applicants. A copy of these is also 
submitted : 

Department of Public Instruction, 

Nashville, Tenn. 
Directions for conducting the examination: 

1. The examination must be held in writing. 

2. Questions are to be written upon the blackboard by the 
committee. 

3. No applicant shall be allowed to leave the room until the 
question or series of questions on the board shall have been an- 
swered. 

4. The answers must be numbered to correspond with the 
number of the question. 

5. Write on one side of the paper only, placing name, post- 
office address, and topic for examination at the top of each sheet. 

6. The committee shall examine and grade the questions, 
marking on a scale of 100; fold the papers of each applicant, 
marking on the back the per cent, received by the applicant in 
each subject. 

7. Forward all work done by applicants to this office, to- 
gether with a report of the committee holding the examina- 
tion. Papers should be forwarded here by August 12th. 

8. County Superintendents must send a certificate of good 
moral character for each applicant examined. 

9. If the examination cannot be finished on Thursday, let the 
work be completed on Friday. 

Frank M. Smith, Superintendent. 

GEOLOGY. 

1. What is Geology? 

2. Name the different kinds of rocks according to their mode 
of formation. Give some examples. 

3. How are rocks divided according to their structure ? 



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4. Give the classification of historical geology into times and 
ages. 

5. Tell what kinds of life characterized each. 

6. Describe a glacier and an iceberg. 

BOOK-KEEPING. 

1. What is a negotiable note? 

2. What are bills receivable and bills payable ? 

3. Explain fully the cash account and the merchandise ac- 
count. 

4. Give a transaction, and explain how the entries should be 
made. 

5. Explain fully the order of posting from the journal to the 
ledger. 

RHETORIC. 

1. Name the principal qualities of style, and tell how each 
may be secured in composition. 

2. Write a few examples of metaphor, simile, synecdoche, 
and personification. Of what utility are the figures of speech? 

3. What is the difference between a loose and a periodic sen- 
tence ? 

4. What are the principal laws of the paragraph ? 

5. What are the special features of the various kinds of com- 
position ? 

PHYSIOLOGY. 

1. Name, locate, and give the number of the bones in the 
arm, and tell by what bones it is attached to the body. 

2. Describe, as minutely as possible, the act of breathing. 

3. Name the cavities and valves of the heart. 

4. Give the course of the blood in the complete circulation, 
naming the vessels leading to and from the heart. 

5. Name the divisions of the alimentary canal, also name and 
locate some of the glands communicating with it. 

ALGEBRA. 



1. Divide 2x 3 — 7x 2 — 16x+5 by x— 5. 

2. Factor 9x 2 — 4y 2 . 

x 2 c) x i 9() 

3. Eeduce — — - — -!-— to its lowest terms. 



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4. Four-thirds of a number increased by 2 is the same as 
three halves of the same number increased by 1. What is the 
number ? 

5. Find value of x and y. 

7x + 5y=2. 

I4 x __10y=r0. 

GEOGRAPHY. 

1. How would you go by water from New Orleans to Cal- 
cutta ? 

2. Name the States which are next to the British Possessions. 

3. Where is the Suez Canal ? What does it connect ? What 
great canal is now being constructed, and by whom? 

4. Name six seas bordering on Asia. 

5. What are the inhabitants of Norway called? Of Den- 
mark? Of Wales? Of France? Of Brazil? 

6. What are the five powers of Europe? Name five well- 
known rivers to be found in these countries. 

7. Name a State or section of the United States distinguished 
for wheat, cotton, corn, copper, iron, cattle, fruit. 

8. Draw a map of South America. Indicate principal rivers, 
mountains, cities. 

9. In what general direction do most peninsulas project? Of 
what use are mountains? Rivers? 

10. Where is Harvard University? Yale College? Cornell 
University? Vanderbilt University? 

u. s. HISTORY. 

1. Name three English explorers, and tell what each did. 

2. The Pilgrims — who were they? What did they do ? 

3. State briefly causes and results of the French and Indian 
war. 

4. What led to the revolution ? 

5. What plans did Washington take to force the British to 
evacuate Boston ? 

6. Tell what you know about the battle of King's Mountain. 

7. What difficulties were experienced under the "Articles of 
Confederation?" 

8. What were the "Alien and Sedition" laws? 



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9. Treat the topic " The Missouri Compromise." 
10. Give the principal events of Jackson's administration. 

GRAMMAR. 

1. Write the feminine of nephew, hero, baron, man-servant; 
the masculine of belle, lass, nun, witch. 

2. Give plural and tell how formed : Elegy, piece, valley, lady, 
cargo. 

3. Compare bad, heavy, many, beautiful. 

4. Give the principal parts of bid, drink, chide, choose, work, 
tear. 

5. Compose sentences to illustrate these rules : 

" Two or more singular subjects taken separately require the 
verb to be in the singular." 

The verb be has the same case after it as before it. 

6. Write a sentence containing an adverb clause ; an adjective 
clause; a noun clause. 

7. Analyze : " The captain, who is a man that I can trust, 
told me so last night." 

8. Parse the italicized words in the following : 

" But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know 
what the right hand doeth." 

9. Correct the following, if necessary, and give reasons : 
They are both alike. 

Those kind of injuries we need not fear. 

The velvet feels smoothly. 

Who is there? It's me. Who's me? 

10. When should shall be used? When will? 

ARITHMETIC. 

1. Reduce 8, 12, 19 to fractions with denominator 12. 

2. A man sold a house for $4,280, which was 10 per cent, less 
than the cost. Find cost of house. 

3. Find the quotient of §-£; 3jf-9f. 

4. How much must be added to nine thousandths in order to 
obtain the whole number nine? How much to obtain nine 
thousand? 

5. Multiply 3.15 by 0.315, and divide product by 2.5. 



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6. Is it better to loan $17,450 at 6 per cent., or to buy a store 
with the money and rent it for $1,200 ? 

7. Divide 90 into two parts proportional to 4 and 6. 

8. A square floor measures 17 feet along one side. How 
many bricks 9 in. by 4 in. will cover it? 

9. Subtract 24000 cents from $8400. 

10. What must be added to f of f in order that the sum may 
be equal to ^ of 3f? 

SPELLING. 

1. Vetoed. 13. Commercial. 

2. Ordinance. 14. Anniversary. 

3. Inspiration. 15. Kitchen. 

4. Relevancy. 16. Vilification. 

5. Brilliant. 17. Ounce. 

6. Criticism. 18. Balance. 

7. Gracious. 19. Chaplain. 

8. Conversion. 20. Brigade. 

9. Exertion. 21. Naturally. 

10. Apparent. 22. Dynamite. 

11. Utterance. 23. Library. 

12. Eclecticism. 24. Religious. 

25. Persuasive. 

STATE NORMAL COLLEGE. 

I cannot submit this report without saying a few words con- 
cerning this noble institution. No institution in the State has 
a firmer hold upon the hearts of our people, because no other 
is so well equipped for the special training of teachers. 

I give the following extract from the message of Gov. Robt. 
L. Taylor to the last General Assembly, viz. : 

" The State Normal College, situated in the city of Nashville, 
and devoted to the training of young men and women for the 
profession of teaching, is the best of its kind in the South. It 
should be fostered and sustained by the State, because the eifi- 
ciency of the public schools depends upon the training and 
qualifications of the teachers. I recommend that the sum of 
ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the annual appropriation which 



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has for some years been given to this institution, be made for 
its support." 

The appropriation was made. 

EXPENSE. 

RECEIPTS. 

From the State for Normal College $10,000 00 

From Peabody Board for Scholarships 2,800 00 

From Peabody Board for Institutes 1,200 00 

From Frank M. Smith for Institutes , 278 80 

$14,278 80 

DISBURSEMENTS. 

To State Normal College $10,000 00 

To fourteen Scholarships 2,800 00 

To Hon. Thomas H. Paine 100 00 

To Institutes 1,378 80 

$14,278 80 

The sum of ten thousand dollars included in this report is 
the amount of the appropriation made by the State for the State 
Normal College and expended by the State Board of Educa- 
tion, and is given that your honorable body may know what is 
being done for the special training of teachers in Tennessee. 

. IN CONCLUSION. 

Permit me to return the sincere thanks of this department 
and of the whole people of Tennessee to your honorable body 
for the great good which has come to us from the noble bene- 
faction of Mr. George Peabody so wisely administered by you. 
We will hold his name and yours in perpetual remembrance, 
and the children who are to come will rise and call you blessed. 

Yours truly, 

FRANK M. SMITH, 

Superintendent. 



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